My Christian Experience - 732 Words

Name: Shaka Eroje Address: 629 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Phone #: 6467027518 DOB: 05/27/1966 Program: Mater of Divinity I was born into a Muslim family and raised up a nominal Muslim. I grew up believing Christianity is just an alternative religion to Islam. Sometime in 1999, in Lagos, Nigeria, I was invited to a church – Redeem Christian Church Of God - by a female friend. While in the church I heard the gospel preached to me and was deeply moved by the words I heard. I responded to the alter call made by the preacher and was told am now born again. After my initial encounter I did not attend any church service at the church where I got born again despite numerous follow up attempts by the church members. I continued to†¦show more content†¦Now am thirsty to know more. I desire more personal knowledge and understanding. 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